Trouble Waiting
I think it’s a sad, sad day when I come to you and tell you what I’m about to tell you.
Yes, you see, there’s a problem. With me.
I’ve developed a crush on Tom Bergeron. Oh, it’s not so bad that I watch Dancing With the Stars or anything. No, I just sneak glances at the TV when LD watches America’s Funniest Videos. It’s sick, isn’t it?
But I think I know why this has happened. He’s the Safe Bourdain. That’s right, I’m saying he’s kind of like Tony Bourdain, but without the edge. Do I have a thing for Bourdain? I don’t know about that. Could be. Could be that I like his chutzpah, his travelin’ bones, his…Bourdainness. Yes, it could be, but I’m not entirely certain. And perhaps that’s why Tom Bergeron has suddenly started registering on my radar. Then again, when I think of him, he’s almost a little too safe, a little too subtle. Perhaps if they could meld into one person, a Bergedain or a Bourderon, the near-perfect man would exist.
They’re both expert smirkers. And they both sport salt and pepper hair. I love salt and pepper hair on men. Roowr! But, um, what was I saying? Oh, yeah…smirking. One’s a little bit corny. The other’s a little bit into cooking with corn. Except perhaps that’s not entirely true. I heard Bergeron hosts dinner parties. Hmmm…
Either way, I do think I’d enjoy spending the afternoon with both men. A little food, a lot of laughs, and some quality TV time. Yeah, that could work. After all, my little “crushes” are never anything but chaste and totally innocent. Except for Craiggles. That’s different. And we don’t discuss that.
I think I’ve said too much.
Maybe it’s the lack of regular TV when my child gets hold of the remote control before I do. Maybe it’s the meds.
Never heard of that guy before, but I saw Bourdain once. Very casual, yet cocksure guy; I’d venture that it’s part of his appeal.
Comment by Pam — 2009/03/21 @ 07:56
It’s the meds. Definitely.
Comment by Jan — 2009/03/21 @ 20:01
I’m doomed, aren’t I?
Comment by DaGoddess — 2009/03/21 @ 20:21
Never thought about either one, but after those photos — especially Bourdain — I guess I’d have to think again. But I have a switch that flips when I see a game show host; I think it’s built into my DNA and there’s no getting around it.
And when I see the word Chef in front of a name? Ack. Some people think “Oooooh, he’ll cook me luscious dinners!” I think, “Aw crap, more pans to wash, and guess who gets to do THAT?”
A romantic, I know.
Comment by foolery — 2009/03/24 @ 10:10
Laurie, you crack me the hell up!
Comment by DaGoddess — 2009/03/24 @ 22:21
I can tell ya, chefs are mostly slobs at home because they’re used to having people doing damage control in their wake, cleaning up all their messes. My late father-in-law was one, go figure! We sure had a delicious rehearsal dinner for our wedding, though.
I totally get the Tom Bergeron / Tony Bourdain thing. Totally. Like them both a lot, but I’d much rather spend time with Tom. Tony’s too mean!
Comment by GW — 2009/03/27 @ 19:10
Tony can be REALLY rude. But that’s kind of not so bad when it’s not you on the receiving end. Of course, if we could blend them…
Comment by DaGoddess — 2009/03/27 @ 20:07